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King, Yolanda Jones was born on November 30, 1954 in New Orleans. Daughter of James Paul and Lucille Ovela Jones.
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Yolanda Jones King
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Yolanda Jones King, American Physical chemist, researcher. Achievements include patent for precision beam sensing technique; development of infrared/ladar/radar sensor fusion program and demonstration, laser diagnostics for directed energy developments. Named Woman on the Move, Young Women’s Christian Association, New Mexico, 1995; named to New Mexico Women's Hall of Fame, 1987.
Education
Bachelor of Science, U. New Mexico, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. New Mexico, 1981.
Career
Researcher laser development, United States Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1982-1987; team leader neutral particle beam research, United States Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, 1987-1989; manager Strategic Defense Initiative Organisation programs, United States Air Force Space Technology Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, 1989-1990; manager Strategic Defense Initiative Organisation programs, United States Air Force Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, 1990-1992; chief program integration division, United States Air Force Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, 1992-1996; technical advisor space sensing and sat. control, United States Air Force Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, since 1996; LEGIS fellow, United States Congress, Washington, 1996. Originator PL Technology Interchange conference, since 1991.
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Membership
Member New Mexico Space Commission, Santa Fe, since 1994. Board directors New Mexico Network for Women in S & E, Albuquerque, since 1989. Secretary/treasurer New Mexico Board Pharmacy, Santa Fe, 1979-1985.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior), American Chemical Society, Optical Society American, Women in Science and Engineering (board directors), Junior League (chair, vice president training and membership Albuquerque chapter since 1984), Town Club Sorority (several offices).
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Married Gary K. King, October 17, 1987.
